{"product_id":"tide-clock-12-inches-12","title":"Tide Clock 12 inches","description":"\u003cp\u003e12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTide Clock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning tide clock is a functional piece of art that brings the rhythm of the ocean into your home. Meticulously handcrafted from wood and vibrant epoxy resin, each timepiece uniquely captures the mesmerizing beauty of coastal waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tide clock operates on a unique timekeeping principle that tracks the lunar cycle rather than the solar day. Here's how it functions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moon is the primary influence on Earth's tides, creating a cycle that lasts approximately 12 hours and 25 minutes between successive high tides (or low tides). This period—known as a lunar day—is about 50 minutes longer than a standard 12-hour cycle because the moon advances in its orbit around Earth each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notice Please Read:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Tide Clocks Work Well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEast Coast: The entire U.S. East Coast generally has regular two-high\/two-low tides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast (with calibration): The U.S. West Coast has mixed semidiurnal tides, requiring periodic calibration (e.g., weekly) but still works effectively.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHawaii: Also requires calibration for its mixed tides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Tide Clocks Do Not Work Well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGulf of Mexico: Experiences diurnal (one high\/low tide per day) or very weak tides, making mechanical clocks inaccurate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tide and Time Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167152078911,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4557\/2671\/files\/DCDB9EE2-1660-462B-A38F-54832B0D0257.jpg?v=1777215848","url":"https:\/\/tideandtimedesigns.com\/products\/tide-clock-12-inches-12","provider":"Tide and Time Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}